The NIRD announces its fourth fully residential One-year ‘Post Graduate Diploma in Rural Development Management (PGDRDM)’ with an aim to create a committed and competent cadre of Rural Development professionals in the country. While laying the theoretical foundations of rural development, the programme seeks to impart management techniques that will enhance the understanding of the paradigm and practice of rural development.
ELIGIBILITY:
Graduation in any discipline from a recognized University. Students who are in the final year and expect to complete all the requirements of graduation before 1st August, 2011 may also apply. Some seats are reserved for the Indian in-service candidates and international in-service candidates sponsored by regional development organizations such as AARDO and CIRDAP. Indian in-service candidates should possess at least two years of work experience in rural development and allied sectors, and are required to apply through their employers. The international candidates should apply through the Secretariats of the respective regional organisations viz., AARDO, CIRDAP. Organisational Sponsorship for all the in-service candidates is essential. In-service Indian candidates are required to appear for the Entrance Test along with the general students. However, a separate merit list will be prepared for them for admissions. The eligibility parameters for international students are placed on the NIRD’s website.
SELECTION PROCESS:
Selection of candidates will be made through a process of All-India Entrance Test which will test the verbal, quantitative and analytical competencies of the students including written English Language Skills. Group Discussion and Personal Interviews will be conducted for the short-listed students.
HOW TO APPLY:
Prospectus-cum-application form can be obtained from the Admissions Coordinator, Centre for Post Graduate Studies (CPGS), NIRD, Hyderabad free of cost. Application forms will also be given at NIRD – NERC office at Khanapara, Guwahati and at the Eastern Regional Centre of NIRD at Patna and at the NIRD centre at Jaipur. The addresses of these centres can be obtained from our website or through email: pgdrdmnird@gmail.com. Request for Application forms should reach along with self addressed stamped (Rs.13) envelope of size 12” x 10” by 15.12.10 during working hours (9.00 am to 5.30 pm). It can also be downloaded from the NIRD’s website www.nird.org.in/pgdrdm The filled in application form should be submitted along with the application fee of Rs.1200 (Rs.600/- for SC/ST and PWD candidates) and US $ 75 for international candidates through an ‘Account Payee’ Demand Draft drawn in favour of NIRD, payable at Hyderabad. The international students should use the SWIFT CODE: SBHYINBB052. A/c Number: 62052905893 for sending application fee of US $ 75
Important Dates
- Last date for receiving filled in Application forms at NIRD, Hyderabad : 23.12.2010
- Last date for receiving filled in Application forms at NIRD, Hyderabad from the North – Eastern States: 31.12.2010
- Last date for receiving filled in Application forms at NIRD, Hyderabad from the International applicants: 31.03.2011
- Entrance Test Date for all Indian applicants: 06.02.2011
Contact Details:
Admission Coordinator,
Centre for Post Graduate Studies, National Institute of Rural Development, Rajendranagar, Hyderabad - 500030
Phone No.040-24008522
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